Other Nonhuman Primate

Reasons and risks associated with manipulating captive primates’ social environments

Review of the implications of experimental or management-related manipulations of the social environment of captive primates for the animals' welfare. Relatively little empirical work has been done on the effects of manipulation of the social environment. The data currently available...

Year Published: 1993Topics: Husbandry & Management, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Visalberghi, E., Anderson, J. R. 1993. Reasons and risks associated with manipulating captive primates' social environments. Animal Welfare 2(1), 3-15 .

Environmental enrichment in captive marmosets and tamarins

This has been a rather brief outline of the many different aspects of how to improve conditions in captivity and promote naturalistic behaviors.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Buchanan-Smith, H. M. 1994. Environmental enrichment in captive marmosets and tamarins. Humane Innovations and Alternatives in Animal Experimentation 8, 559-564.

Use of positive reinforcement training in the management of species for reproduction

Summary of successful training programs related to reproduction.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Desmond, T., Laule, G. E. 1994. Use of positive reinforcement training in the management of species for reproduction. Zoo Biology 13, 471-477.

Recycled plastic cages and environmental enrichment devices

Although the production and use of recycled plastic lumber is still in its infancy, our experience indicates that this is an ideal material for the construction of environmental enrichment devices for monkeys ... especially in outdoor facilities and zoological collections.

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Macaque, Marmoset, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Kessler, M. J., Nieves, P., Bercovitch, R. et al. 1994. Recycled plastic cages and environmental enrichment devices. Lab Animal 23(9), 56-58.

Influence of two changes in the physical environment on the well-being of a group of mangabeys

In the presence of straw litter ... resting decreased while foraging activity increased. ... In comparison with a control cage fitted with five perches, there was a decrease in socially positive behaviour and an increase of aggression and locomotion in...

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Neveu, H. 1994. Influence of two changes in the physical environment on the well-being of a group of mangabeys. Folia Primatologica 62(4), 206. (Primate Meeting Abstract)

The effects of environmental enrichment on a group of captive orang utans

A new enclosure was tested.

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Munn, J. 1994. The effects of environmental enrichment on a group of captive orang utans. Australian Primatology 9(4), 6-7 (Abstract).

Lion-tamarin and marmoset enrichment at the National Zoo

As always, the key to successful enrichment is variety. Use a different device each day. Load it with different foods each time. Sometimes don't load it with anything at all! (It keeps them guessing.) Before you start, get a quantitative...

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Miller, P. 1994. Lion-tamarin and marmoset enrichment at the National Zoo. In Touch 1(4), 5.

Small primate enrichment at the Calgary Zoo, part 3: patas and spider monkeys

Some feeding enrichment options are reported. Some animals leaped several feet to a fruit stuck on branches, even when fruit was freely available on the ground.

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McGivern, L. 1994. Small primate enrichment at the Calgary Zoo, part 3: patas and spider monkeys. The Shape of Enrichment 3(2), 8-9.

Enrichment for woolly monkeys

A pumpkin with the top cut off and several slits cut down the side provides hours of activity and seeds to eat. The first time the [group-housed] woolies saw a pumpkin or a sunflower head, they were frightened but quickly...

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Logsdon, S. 1994. Enrichment for woolly monkeys. The Shape of Enrichment 3(1), 8.

A preliminary study of the effects of ecologically relevant sounds on the behaviour of captive lowland gorillas

Moderate levels of noise associated with captive animal housing, particularly intermittent noises, may be stressful for animal inhabitants. This is particularly noteworthy in that these effects did not disappear over time, countering those who might suggest that 'noise is okay,...

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Ogden, J. J., Lindburg, D. G., Maple, T. L. 1994. A preliminary study of the effects of ecologically relevant sounds on the behaviour of captive lowland gorillas. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 39, 163-176.